Description
Book SynopsisHuman rights lawyer Yap Thiam Hien's (1913-1989) ethnic Chinese roots spurred him to become a courageous defender of the rights of all oppressed Indonesians. This title presents Yap's story that brings modern Indonesian history to life.
Trade Review". . . masterly biography . . ."
-- Gerry Van Klinken * Bijdragen tot de Taal- *
"This book provides important insights into the history of political repression, racism and discrimination in Indonesia through the life of one man. It also makes a valuable contribution to our understanding of Indonesian legal history. This book will inform and inspire a new generation . . ."
-- Melissa Crouch * Australian Journal of Asian Law *
Table of ContentsIntroduction | Primary Players / Benedict Anderson
1. Aceh
2. Java
3. Batavia
4. From Sukabumi to Leiden
5. Jakarta
6. Hazardous Waters
7. At Sea in Peranakan Politics
8. The Baperki Wars
9. Out of the Ethnic Cage
10. Into New Order Indonesia
11. Early New Order Battlefields
12. Reform Frontiers
13. Law as Politics: A Sidetrip to Detention
Epilogue | A Steady Course / Arlene O. Lev
Postscript | New Order Landmark Case / Sebastiaan Pompe and Ibrahim Assegaf
Appendix | Defense Summation in Asep Suryaman Trial / Yap Thiam Hien
Glossary
Notes
Acknowledgments
Selected Bibliography
Index
